10 Great Ideas for Fresh Costumes This Halloween

Halloween is that thrilling time of the year when creativity and a bit of fright come together in the form of fresh costumes, allowing individuals to express their most amusing, eerie, …

Essential Tips for Following a Touring Musician Across Cities

If you’re a super fan of your favorite musical artist or ensemble, it might not be enough for you to wait until that musician or band comes to your city to …

How to Safely Dispose of Medical Waste at Home

Anyone with medical needs that are taken care of at home is almost certain to need to dispose of medical waste regularly. Medical waste consists of unused medications, empty containers of …

Car Tire Particles Are Polluting The Air You Breathe, New Report Shows

You may be breathing in more toxins than you think, a new study shows. According to a review report by the European Commission, approximately 10% to 30% of a car’s worn …

Chicago Woman Charged After Federal Judge’s Credit Cards Stolen

A Chicago woman has been charged with identity theft after stealing the purse of a federal judge. Michelle Cook, 52, was arrested at a downtown Target after making illicit purchases using …

Proposal to Help Those Living Near Chicago Executive Airport with Soundproofing Homes

Waking up to see the skyline and the plane flying from the airport is a beautiful scene, but it is not beautiful to hear the rumbling, loud noises of the airplane …

Chicago’s Residents and Plants Are Battling the Freezing Temperatures

As the freezing temperatures hit Chicago, plants are in serious jeopardy of being damaged. According to ABC Chicago, city residents had to face freezing cold temperatures and wind chill as low …

All-Day Jewish-Inspired Cafe, Half Sour, Opens In Printer’s Row

A new all-day cafe has officially opened in Printer’s Row. Half Sour, a Jewish-influenced cafe with deli accents, has embraced the spotlight of the South Loop corner that was once Blackie’s, …

Chicago Public School Teachers Sue Charter School Operator Over Missing Pensions

Approximately 50% of the public school workforce is made up of teachers, many of whom are likely underpaid for the work they do. In Chicago public schools, a number of teachers …